In areas outside of government control, the SMM saw a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) (BM-21 Grad, 122mm) traveling north into a field near Kachkarske (35km north-east of Mariupol) in a zone within which deployment of heavy armaments and military equipment is further proscribed according to Point 5 of the Memorandum of 19 September 2014

Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman promises to improve conditions for citizens crossing frontline in eastern war zone within 6 months. Much needed, as crossing since war began has been a dangerous, expensive nightmare for civilians

The medics of the 27th IBCT (assigned to the Joint Multinational Group - Ukraine performed aid and recovery operations during the MASCAL exercise today. This is a joint exercise with the Canadian Unifier medical team (not depicted in this video). #JMTGU

OSCE SMM Principal Deputy Chief Monitor Hug: Only the sides can cease fire and sustain it. SMM stands ready to lend a hand thru monitoring and verification of compliance; the sides only need to reach out and allow free and safe access Ukraine

OSCE's Hug: There is for millions of people in eastern Ukraine opportunity for peace. This opportunity can only be taken by sides; they must sustain the ceasefire by withdrawing weapons, disengaging and de-mining; recent increased violence underlines urgency to do so

OSCE's Hug: Not all good news though - no day completely free of violence; since 28 December 2017 SMM recorded on average 500 ceasefire violations per day; and in last few days a steep rise in CFV numbers recorded

A spokesman for Theresa May has said the opening of the new U.S. embassy in London is a "matter for the U.S." but President Trump is "welcome" in London and has accepted an invitation although no date has been set

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has rejected accusations by the Russian General Staff regarding Ukraine's alleged involvement in an attack on a Russian base in Syria and calls them another fake and an informational attack

[email protected]_Poland_eFP, 15th Mechanized Brigade and local officials have a ribbon cutting ceremony for a motor pool that will support troops of the 15th Mechanized Brigade and Strong Europe Battle Group Poland near Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland

Donbas: Russian forces stepped up the aerial recon last day (seven UAVs spotted over Ukrainian positions) and made 9 attacks on UAF positions. Unfortunately one Ukrainian soldier was killed, 4 wounded.